James Brown + Michael Jackson + Prince

a crazy good video with mike and prince paying homage to the godfather. prince it out of control.

Taking Obsession To The Next Level

Taking the Japaneses obsession with noodles to the next step the Tokyo Noodle website features a blog, pictures and even a DVD of various Japanese women eating noodles in random places.

How To Enjoy Suhi

Guerilla Flowerpots in Tokyo’s Public Spaces

Tokyo Wall Scene, originally uploaded by cjw333.

Guerrilla flowerpots in Tokyo are a quiet, beautiful form of urban rebellion—unexpected bursts of nature tucked into the city’s dense, concrete sprawl. These aren't part of official beautification projects, but rather the work of anonymous individuals or small groups who plant flowers, herbs, and even tiny gardens in public spaces where greenery isn’t typically found. You'll spot them in cracks in sidewalks, at the base of utility poles, on forgotten stairwells, or nestled beside vending machines—little acts of defiance against urban monotony.

In a city as meticulously organized as Tokyo, these humble pots and planters stand out not because they’re loud, but because they’re so gentle. They reflect a quiet love for the city and a desire to humanize the landscape, adding warmth and life where there was none. Some are playful—brightly painted or accompanied by tiny figurines—while others are simple and serene. They're part public art, part protest, and part care-taking, reminding everyone who walks by that even the smallest acts can shift the feeling of a place.

PingMag provides an overview of guerilla flowerpots in Tokyo, Japan

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Palo Alto Smoke Shop Indian

indian, originally uploaded by cjw333.

The "Indian smoke shop statue" is a familiar and often controversial figure seen outside tobacco shops, particularly in the United States. This one was outside a Smoke Shop on UNiversity Ave. in Palo Alto, CA.

These statues are typically carved from wood and depict a Native American man—often in a feathered headdress or traditional attire—standing tall and holding cigars, pipes, or simply posed as a sentinel. Historically, they served as advertising figures for tobacconists, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when literacy was less common and shopkeepers relied on visual symbols to represent their trade.

While some view these statues as nostalgic Americana or folk art, others criticize them for perpetuating stereotypes and reducing Indigenous identity to a commercial mascot. Today, they exist in a gray space—part kitsch, part cultural artifact, and part painful reminder of how Indigenous cultures have been misrepresented and commodified. Whether seen as collectibles or as outdated symbols, these statues invite deeper conversations about representation, respect, and the evolution of cultural imagery in public spaces.